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    • The Desire to Annihilate Gaza Wasn’t Born on 10/7 — It’s Part of a Long Tradition that Includes 19th Century Travel Writing
      The Desire to Annihilate Gaza Wasn’t Born on 10/7 — It’s Part of a Long Tradition that Includes 19th Century Travel Writing
    • The Antisemitism Awareness Act Just Passed by the House Would Actually Increase Anti-Jewish Violence
      The Antisemitism Awareness Act Just Passed by the House Would Actually Increase Anti-Jewish Violence
    • ‘Do You Want Columbia to be Cursed by God?’ — Alarming Exchanges in Congress and Beyond Highlight the Desperate Need for Religious Literacy
      ‘Do You Want Columbia to be Cursed by God?’ — Alarming Exchanges in Congress and Beyond Highlight the Desperate Need for Religious Literacy
  • Racial Justice
    • Church Attendance is (Once Again) Correlated with Authoritarianism — So Why Do We Refuse to Acknowledge It?
      Church Attendance is (Once Again) Correlated with Authoritarianism — So Why Do We Refuse to Acknowledge It?
    • Well, the Harris-Trump Debate Happened — Now Enjoy Your Freedom and Choose Wisely
      Well, the Harris-Trump Debate Happened — Now Enjoy Your Freedom and Choose Wisely
    • Historian Matthew Stewart Upends the Widespread Belief that 19th Century U.S. Christianity Was On ‘The Right Side of History’
      Historian Matthew Stewart Upends the Widespread Belief that 19th Century U.S. Christianity Was On ‘The Right Side of History’
  • Politics/Law
    • Church Attendance is (Once Again) Correlated with Authoritarianism — So Why Do We Refuse to Acknowledge It?
      Church Attendance is (Once Again) Correlated with Authoritarianism — So Why Do We Refuse to Acknowledge It?
    • Well, the Harris-Trump Debate Happened — Now Enjoy Your Freedom and Choose Wisely
      Well, the Harris-Trump Debate Happened — Now Enjoy Your Freedom and Choose Wisely
    • We Would Be Wise to Pay Attention to Trump’s Apocalyptic QAnon Posting Spree
      We Would Be Wise to Pay Attention to Trump’s Apocalyptic QAnon Posting Spree
  • Sex/Gender/Justice
    • Democrats Have Seized the Narrative Frame From the GOP, But Can They Find a Better Story to Tell About an Inclusive, Pluralist US?
      Democrats Have Seized the Narrative Frame From the GOP, But Can They Find a Better Story to Tell About an Inclusive, Pluralist US?
    • Will Iowa’s Abortion Ban Respect Religious Freedom?
      Will Iowa’s Abortion Ban Respect Religious Freedom?
    • After Her Remarks Pope JPII Was Never the Same — Controversial, Beloved Sr Theresa Kane’s Effect on the Catholic Church Endures
      After Her Remarks Pope JPII Was Never the Same — Controversial, Beloved Sr Theresa Kane’s Effect on the Catholic Church Endures
  • Christian Nationalism
    • Church Attendance is (Once Again) Correlated with Authoritarianism — So Why Do We Refuse to Acknowledge It?
      Church Attendance is (Once Again) Correlated with Authoritarianism — So Why Do We Refuse to Acknowledge It?
    • Historian Matthew Stewart Upends the Widespread Belief that 19th Century U.S. Christianity Was On ‘The Right Side of History’
      Historian Matthew Stewart Upends the Widespread Belief that 19th Century U.S. Christianity Was On ‘The Right Side of History’
    • Will Iowa’s Abortion Ban Respect Religious Freedom?
      Will Iowa’s Abortion Ban Respect Religious Freedom?

Julie Ingersoll

Julie Ingersoll is a Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Her most recent book is Building God's Kingdom: Inside the World of Christian Reconstructionism. She also blogs at http://julieingersoll.weebly.com/.

(A)theologies, Julie Ingersoll, Politics/Law, Sexuality/GenderNovember 13, 2017

Why Roy Moore’s Evangelical Supporters Won’t Abandon Him

By Julie Ingersoll

Amidst shocking allegations that Roy Moore pursued relationships with girls ranging in age from 14-18…

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Archive, Politics/LawNovember 3, 2017

Gen. Kelly’s Civil War Story Derives From 19th Century Pro-Slavery Evangelicalism

By Julie Ingersoll

Racist undercurrents in Gen. Kelly’s Civil War opinions run deep in the strand of American Evangelicalism that helped elect Trump.

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(A)theologies, Culture, Julie Ingersoll, OMFG, RD BlogJune 15, 2017

A Note to Megyn Kelly & NBC: How to Talk About Conspiracy Theories

By Julie Ingersoll

It looks like Megyn Kelly’s interview with Alex Jones will go forward on NBC this…

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Archive, Julie Ingersoll, Politics/Law, Religious LibertyJune 12, 2017

Another Far Right Theocrat Shows up on the Trump Team

By Julie Ingersoll

Jay Sekulow has been making the rounds at right-wing media outlets (Fox, PJ Media, WND,…

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Archive, Julie Ingersoll, Politics/Law, RD Blog, Remapping American ChristianitiesMay 25, 2017

Why Trump’s Evangelicals Won’t Care About Those Budget Cuts

By Julie Ingersoll

As the White House releases its budget that slashes support for the poor, the elderly, and the sick in favor of tax cuts, evangelical support for President Trump remains strong.

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(A)theologies, Beyond Belief: Election 2016, Julie Ingersoll, Politics/Law, Remapping American ChristianitiesDecember 5, 2016

Shades of Christian Reconstructionism in Trump Education Pick, Betsy DeVos

By Julie Ingersoll

Education is arguably the most important front in the battle to bring the Kingdom of God to bear on contemporary culture.

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“Ready to Be Arrested?”: GOP Prez Candidates Show Up For “Freedom2015”
Beyond Belief: Election 2016, Julie Ingersoll, OMFG, Politics/Law, RD BlogNovember 6, 2015

“Ready to Be Arrested?”: GOP Prez Candidates Show Up For “Freedom2015”

By Julie Ingersoll

This weekend a small cadre of far right Christian leaders are hosting a conference on…

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Julie Ingersoll, OMFG, RD BlogJuly 1, 2014

Why Hobby Lobby is a Pandora’s Box: Ginsburg v. Alito

By Julie Ingersoll

Apart from whether or not we like the Hobby Lobby decision, there seems to be some…

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(A)theologies, Julie Ingersoll, OMFG, Politics/Law, RD BlogJune 11, 2014

David Brat: Catholic, Calvinist, and Libertarian, Oh My!

By Julie Ingersoll

The stunning upset of Eric Cantor by tea party candidate David Brat, a self-avowed Calvinist…

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Guest Bloggers**April 22, 2014

Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Filed Against Patriarchal Christian Group

By Julie Ingersoll

How a culture enabled the abuse.

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